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Luang Prabang northern Province
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Code: |
LABK 07 |
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Routes: |
Biking - Trekking - River
journey from/to Luang Prabang |
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Duration: |
5 days |
A great northern Laos combination tour
for active people who like to bike and hike. With a
night on the beautiful Nam Ou river as well as in a
small hill tribe village it offers a good combination
that starts and ends in Luang Prabang. On the last day
we enjoy the scenic river trip down the wonderful Nam Ou
and the Mekong...
Detail Itinerary
Some Highlights
- Biking experience on less
traveled roads
- Villages and short walks along
the way
- Wonderful landscapes and
limestone mountains
- Eco - Trekking and village
encounter
- Overnight in villagers home
- Nam Ou River Discovery
- Biking into the North
We start north of Luang Prabang and along the Mekong as well as
the Nam Ou river with its amazing landscape. On our first day we
can explore some villages along the way as well as some great
sceneries. After a 60 km ride out north we arrive in our little
Guest house no the bank of the Nam Ou river. Wander around the
roadside village and see how people live in the countryside.
Overnight in Ban Hat Pang. (about 70 km)
- Biking
day and river journey
The second day will bring us further north into the limestone
formations around Nong Khiau, where we will arrive in the late
afternoon. See the kids in the river and have a look around the
small Laotian town. It is still a very small and untouched
place. Night in Guest house in Nong Khiau. (About 80 km
cycling)
- Trekking in remote
villages
With a little local boat we head out to discover the Nam Ou and
the surrounding villages. We start to our two day trekking.
After a one hour boat transfer we begin to trek uphill, which is
about 1200 m above the sea level, to Ban Kioukhan (about
4-5 hours), a Village of Khmu ethnic group. On the way, stop to
visit Tham Kaang, the former sheltering cave for local
villagers during the last Indochina War (1960 - 1972) which has
never damaged with beautiful surroundings. A long the way, it is
particularly picturesque of mountain views. Picnic lunch. Arrive
Kioukhan in the afternoon. Explore local people's working
and living conditions. Dinner and overnight at villagers' homes.
- Trekking to the people
Breakfast at villagers' homes. After that we continue to trek
downhill through beautiful natural surroundings to visit Ban
Hadsapheai (about 4 - 5 hours), a small village of Khmu
ethnic group which is on the bank of Nam Ou river. After lunch,
continue to take a boat ride downstream to Muang Ngoi. Between
Ban Hatsaphuai and Muang Ngoi, it is thought to be
one of the most beautiful views on the Nam Ou river with rock
cliffs and rock formation rising dramatically above rain forest.
Lunch at local restaurant in Muang Ngoi. Afternoon for relaxing
in the beautiful setting. Bungalow or Guesthouse in Muang Ngoi.
- Back into civilization
after our breakfast we make an early start down stream towards
our starting point. We follow the river in a small local motor
boat that will bring us to Luang Prabang within 7 - 8 hrs.
If you wish to arrive earlier we have to choose a road transfer
which is less exciting but at least 4 hrs of saved time.
Please ask for
further travel arrangements from Luang Prabang
Inclusions
- all Transfers
- all meals
- overnight stays, Guesthouse, Family
- rental gear (bikes and tools)
- back up car on second day of biking
- boat charges
- trekking permit and guides
- assistant staff
- home stays and guesthouses
- drinking water
- local taxes
- village contributions
Not included
- personal expenses, drinks, beer, souvenirs
- travel and health insurance
- tips
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